Outdoor Look We Love: Herringbone Brick

(Image credit: Pia Ulin) Like tiles, bricks are subject to the whims and fancies of eras. Think of the white-painted brick of Shabby Chic-obsessed homes in the '90s and minimalists today, or even the dark red brick ranches of the midcentury. But when bricks are used for paths and patios, it's easy to stick to predictable, straightforward patterns.